Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School · Downham Market, East of England
Tel: 01366 388191 Email: head@hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk Head Teacher: Mr Matthew Try Salary – TA Band C5, £13.26/hr and MSA Band A3, £12.85/hr Permanent Part Time TA - 26 hours per week (M-F), Term Time + 1 week MSA – 6.25 hours per week (M-F), Term Time only Required for 1 September 2026 Our school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who has a real understanding and passion for supporting and teaching children within EYFS. The role will be 5 days per week and involve you working across our Reception classrooms to support with the care and education of the children. You must be able to effectively support the EYFS Lead and Class Teachers, by delivering high quality, creative, child-centred and challenging learning experiences to individuals and smaller groups. You must have training and/or extensive experience within EYFS. The successful candidate will also be required to hold a separate contract as a Midday Supervisor for 6.25 hours per week on Scale A3 £12.85 per hour. We would like to interview you if you: Have any relevant qualifications appropriate to the school setting in the area of EYFS Teaching Assistant OR you have recent training in any of these areas; It is desirable although NOT ESSENTIAL to hold a TA qualification; Experienced in delivering academic interventions to a high standard; Have excellent experience and/or a talent in working with children within the Early Years setting; Can use and develop ICT effectively to support and enhance learning; Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills. Hillcrest is a large primary school (402 pupils at time of publishing advert) located on the outskirts of Downham Market, Norfolk and set on large grounds. We are a welcoming and friendly school to work in, with wonderful children who are keen to learn; supportive governors and families; a committed and hardworking staff team. A visit to the school is strongly recommended. For more information or to arrange a visit please email - head@hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk How to apply A Job Description and Specification are available from ‘Attachments’. To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Completed forms can be returned to the school via email to - head@hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk or by post. Closing date: 4 June 2026, 3.30pm Interview date: 17 June 2026 Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post comes under the requirements of t